1973 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, both 1973 Mercedes-Benz S and 1973 Nissan Violet were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 670 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet. 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 S (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercedes-Benz S | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | S | Violet |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2746 cc | 1427 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2460 mm |
