1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 32 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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1230 kg more than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6328 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2660 mm |
