2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover LR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 715 kg more than 2007 Land Rover LR3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LR3 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3910 mm |
