1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 37 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z 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 1307 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (359 Nm). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 600 | 350Z |
Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6330 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 359 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1463 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |