1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara 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 8 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 374 kg more than 2012 Nissan Navara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Navara |
| 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 | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |
