1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, both 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 and 1973 Toyota Publica 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 184 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2015 kg more than 1973 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2270 mm |
