1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 41 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 466 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600. (501 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 600 | Tundra |
Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6330 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 2304 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5329 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1935 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 3220 mm |