1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 (408 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600.
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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 (580 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 has manual transmission. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 600 | 500 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5987 cc | 5401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 408 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 432 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.2 mm | 111 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 120 L |