1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 42 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade 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 96 kg more than 2010 Cadillac Escalade.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Cadillac |
| Model | 600 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 2674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 98 L |
