1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 (195 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1969 Nissan Gloria. 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 (358 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1969 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 300 | Gloria |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 4519 cc | 1987 cc |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 358 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |