1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1475 kg more than 2005 Porsche Boxster. 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
