1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1972 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 and 1972 Triumph Spitfire were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 200 more horse power than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1990 kg more than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 (501 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. (83 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1972 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Triumph |
| Model | 600 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2110 mm |
