1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 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. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 190 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |