1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2000 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 32 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 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1423 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. 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) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. (454 Nm). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2000 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | 600 | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6330 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 454 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1347 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 54 L |