1967 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1967 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL and 1967 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,306 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1967 Nissan Cedric. (66 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1967 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 20 kg more than 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Nissan Cedric. (146 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1967 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | SL | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2306 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
