1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2003 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2003 Nissan 350Z is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan 350Z (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1280 kg more than 2003 Nissan 350Z.
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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2003 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2630 mm |
