1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 35 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 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 1037 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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 2013 Volvo S60. (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | 600 | S60 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6329 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2776 mm |
