1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1971 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Skoda 110 L 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 204 more horse power than 1971 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1971 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1960 kg more than 1971 Skoda 110 L. 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1971 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Skoda |
| Model | 600 | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6329 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 68 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2410 mm |
