1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 127 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 62 kg more than 2012 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Land Rover |
| Model | 600 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2800 mm |
