1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 1968 Nissan President is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 312 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1968 Nissan President | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 300 | President |
Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |