1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1973 Nissan Laurel is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 263 kg more than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1973 Nissan Laurel (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 220 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
