1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 28 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan 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 485 kg more than 2007 Nissan Titan.
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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. (501 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 2285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 3560 mm |
