1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1968 Nissan Gloria is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,988 cc, 1968 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 156 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1968 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. (155 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1968 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 190 | Gloria |
Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1988 cc |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |