1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. 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 127 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (120 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1670 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica. 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6328 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2530 mm |
