1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 37 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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1240 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 81.4 mm |
| 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
