1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 67 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1944 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 106 L |
