1998 BMW 320 vs. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,331 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1998 BMW 320. (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1998 BMW 320. 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, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 320 | 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 320 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2169 cc | 6331 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
