2005 GMC Sierra vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2005 GMC Sierra is newer by 40 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, 2005 GMC Sierra (295 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra 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 135 kg more than 2005 GMC Sierra.
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) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Sierra. (454 Nm). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sierra | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sierra | 600 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 247 HP |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2315 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 112 L |
