1993 BMW 840 vs. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1032 kg more than 1993 BMW 840.
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, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 840 | 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 840 | 600 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2772 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |