2007 Acura TL vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2007 Acura TL is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1320 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | TL | 600 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3910 mm |
