1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 and 1975 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | 600 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6328 cc | 5792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2750 mm |