1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1973 Renault 12
To start off, both 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 and 1973 Renault 12 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1973 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1870 kg more than 1973 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Renault 12, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Renault 12. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1973 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | 600 | 12 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2450 mm |
