1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2012 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2012 Hyundai H1 is newer by 34 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 78 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai H1. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai H1.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai H1. (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai H1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2012 Hyundai H1 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Hyundai |
| Model | 600 | H1 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6329 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 3210 mm |
