1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 19 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 163 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2320 mm |
