1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1980 kg more than 1956 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 (501 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1956 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | 600 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2190 mm |
