1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, both 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 and 1973 Nissan Bluebird were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 149 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1973 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1973 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 1973 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 450 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4519 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 378 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2510 mm |