1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 33 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram 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 462 kg more than 2011 Dodge Ram.
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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Dodge |
| Model | 600 | Ram |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6329 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 2308 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 3569 mm |
