2000 Bugatti Veyron vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2000 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2000 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bugatti Veyron (630 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 870 kg more than 2000 Bugatti Veyron.
Because 2000 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti Veyron 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, 2000 Bugatti Veyron (760 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bugatti Veyron | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Veyron | 600 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7993 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 630 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3910 mm |
