2007 BMW 740 vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2007 BMW 740 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 740 (302 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 740 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 465 kg more than 2007 BMW 740.
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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 740 | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 740 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 247 HP |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 112 L |
