1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 41 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 690 kg more than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2011 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 3030 mm |
