2000 Lexus GS vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2000 Lexus GS 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 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2000 Lexus GS. (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2000 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2000 Lexus GS. 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus GS. (294 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lexus GS | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GS | 600 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3910 mm |
