1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1973 Porsche 917
To start off, 1973 Porsche 917 is newer by 5 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, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 272 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (248 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1972 kg more than 1973 Porsche 917.
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, 1973 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1973 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | 917 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 798 kg |
