1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2001 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2001 Nissan Pickup is newer by 23 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1325 kg more than 2001 Nissan Pickup. 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 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2001 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 600 | Pickup |
Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6329 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2960 mm |