1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1975 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 604 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 103 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 604. (144 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 604. 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 604. (215 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1975 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
| Model | 600 | 604 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2810 mm |
