1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1970 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1970 Nissan Laurel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 2,308 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Laurel. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 493 kg more than 1970 Nissan Laurel. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1970 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 230 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2308 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2630 mm |