1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. At 3,005 cc (5 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
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, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240. (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 240 | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3005 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |