1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1970 Rover P5B
To start off, 1970 Rover P5B is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1970 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1970 Rover P5B. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1970 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
| Model | 600 | P5B |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 3527 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2820 mm |
