1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier is newer by 68 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 28 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 734 kg more than 2012 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1944 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |
