1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 268 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (265 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 300 | Hardbody |
Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |