2000 AC Aceca vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2000 AC Aceca.
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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 (501 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Aceca | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Aceca | 600 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3504 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3910 mm |