1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cedric is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B (136 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B weights approximately 355 kg more than 1975 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B (219 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 300B | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2700 mm |
