2007 BMW M5 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2007 BMW M5 is newer by 37 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, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 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 940 kg more than 2007 BMW M5.
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, 2007 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M5 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | M5 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3910 mm |
