1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1982 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1982 Nissan Sunny is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1591 kg more than 1982 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1982 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |
