1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 35 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, 2006 Porsche Boxster (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster 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 2006 Porsche Boxster.
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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6328 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 78 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 | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2420 mm |
