1982 Avanti Avanti vs. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1982 Avanti Avanti is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,331 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1982 Avanti Avanti. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1982 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1982 Avanti Avanti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Avanti Avanti. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Avanti Avanti | 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Avanti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Avanti | 600 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6331 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3910 mm |
