1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 714 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 (222 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 320 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1941 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3208 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2680 mm |