1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1975 Nissan Skyline
To start off, both 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 and 1975 Nissan Skyline were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240. (63 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1975 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 240 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |