1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1273 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1316 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2550 mm |
