1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1425 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6328 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2740 mm |
