1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1974 Nissan Skyline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. At 2,404 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (63 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240.
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 Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (138 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1974 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 240 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2404 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |