1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2000 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2000 Nissan Pickup is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 60 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 2000 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 300 | Pickup |
Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2960 mm |