1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Santana (67 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S weights approximately 220 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana.
Because 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Santana (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (112 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S has manual transmission. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 170S | Santana |
Year Released | 1949 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |