1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1996 Toyota Supra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,329 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1996 Toyota Supra.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Supra. (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6329 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2560 mm |
