2003 BMW 530 vs. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1102 kg more than 2003 BMW 530. 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, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 530 | 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 530 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
