1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (52 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1950 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Simca |
| Model | 600 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2230 mm |
