2006 BMW 730 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 950 kg more than 2006 BMW 730.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 730 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 730 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3910 mm |
