2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,329 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1000 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Freelander | 600 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 6329 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3910 mm |