1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 (180 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Leopard.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 (258 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Leopard. 1984 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 has manual transmission. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 280 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2778 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 258 Nm | 147 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |