1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 339 kg more than 1968 Nissan Gloria. 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 1968 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 450 | Gloria |
Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 4519 cc | 1988 cc |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 378 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2700 mm |