1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 8 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (53 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel 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 240 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 200 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
