1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1999 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 1999 Pagani Zonda is newer by 31 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, 1999 Pagani Zonda (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pagani Zonda 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 1520 kg more than 1999 Pagani Zonda.
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, 1999 Pagani Zonda (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Pagani Zonda 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 | 1999 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pagani |
| Model | 600 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2730 mm |
