1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT would be higher. At 6,329 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1969 Opel GT | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | 600 | GT |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6329 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2440 mm |
