1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2003 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2003 Nissan 350Z is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan 350Z (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 910 kg more than 2003 Nissan 350Z.
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, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2003 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 500 | 350Z |
Year Released | 1942 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5401 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 432 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 76 L |