1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1976 Dodge Aspen is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1976 Dodge Aspen. 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Aspen | 600 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2990 mm |
