1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1999 Tata E220
To start off, 1999 Tata E220 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1999 Tata E220. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1999 Tata E220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1396 kg more than 1999 Tata E220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Tata E220. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Tata E220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1999 Tata E220 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tata |
| Model | 600 | E220 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2810 mm |
