1971 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz E. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 310 kg more than 1979 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz E (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercedes-Benz E | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | E | Silvia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |