2001 Lexus SC vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2001 Lexus SC is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lexus SC (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 708 kg more than 2001 Lexus SC.
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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lexus SC. (441 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lexus SC | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SC | 600 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 112 L |
