1990 BMW 850 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1990 BMW 850.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 850 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 850 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3910 mm |
