1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1996 Nissan President
To start off, 1996 Nissan President is newer by 23 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 560 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. 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, 1996 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1996 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 has manual transmission. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1996 Nissan President | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 200 | President |
Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3040 mm |