1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1974 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1974 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (53 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1974 Nissan Fairlady.
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, 1974 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1974 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 200 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2310 mm |