1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V vs. 1984 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1984 Nissan Skyline is newer by 38 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Skyline (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Skyline 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 84 kg more than 1984 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1984 Nissan Skyline (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Skyline 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 | 1984 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 170 V | Skyline |
Year Released | 1946 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2620 mm |