1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cedric is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 216 kg more than 1956 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.
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1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 190 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1380 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 |