1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (571 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | 600 | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5987 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |
