1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 39 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, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 816 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR 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 1490 kg more than 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR.
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, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR 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 | 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Koenigsegg |
| Model | 600 | CCXR |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2660 mm |
