1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 13 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 159 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1725 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 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 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2520 mm |
