2007 BMW 335 vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 42 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, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 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 1010 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
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 @ 2800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 335 | 600 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 112 L |