1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 39 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 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 463 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | 600 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6328 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2855 mm |
