2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 44 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 55 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Silverado | 600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4299 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 112 L |
