1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 (109 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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 300 (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 300 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
