1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 43 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, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder 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 700 kg more than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder.
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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
