1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240. (63 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel 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 5 kg more than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 has manual transmission. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 240 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
