1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 (276 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (141 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 964 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136.
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.
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1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | W 136 | Hardbody |
Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1684 kg |