1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 34 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 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Bluebird 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 154 kg more than 1980 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (132 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Bluebird 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 | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 170 V | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2530 mm |
