2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,329 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1695 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Pilot | 600 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 6329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3910 mm |
