1994 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1994 Land Rover Range Rover. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1994 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1994 Land Rover Range Rover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Land Rover Range Rover. (381 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Land Rover Range Rover | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Range Rover | 600 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4554 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3910 mm |
