1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. 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 52 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
| Model | 600 | Express |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 3429 mm |
