1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 16 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 35 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (213 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1984 Nissan Leopard. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2630 mm |
