2008 Honda Pilot vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 43 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2008 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Pilot | 600 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 112 L |
