1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 2,400 cc, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 has manual transmission. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | C 111 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1768 cc |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |