1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1969 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V weights approximately 90 kg more than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
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, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 170 V | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2310 mm |
