1968 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1978 Nissan Silvia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. (53 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 440 kg more than 1978 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1978 Nissan Silvia (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercedes-Benz E | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | E | Silvia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |