1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (250 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana 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 297 kg more than 2010 GMC Savana.
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, 2010 GMC Savana (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana 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 | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | GMC |
| Model | 600 | Savana |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 623 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 2473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 117 L |
