1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 38 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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol 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 1230 kg more than 2006 Nissan Patrol.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 600 | Patrol |
Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6330 cc | 4758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 135 L |