1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1932 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 74 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2110 mm |
