1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2010 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Xterra is newer by 68 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, 2010 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra 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 492 kg more than 2010 Nissan Xterra.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Xterra. 2010 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 has manual transmission. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2010 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1942 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1908 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |
