1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1993 Opel Omega
To start off, 1993 Opel Omega is newer by 25 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 100 more horse power than 1993 Opel Omega. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Omega.
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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Omega. (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1993 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | 600 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 2590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
