1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Skyline (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (54 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 398 kg more than 1973 Nissan Skyline.
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 Nissan Skyline (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1973 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 200 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2500 mm |
