1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 (501 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 600 | Caldina |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6330 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2520 mm |