1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 44 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 1435 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
