1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1976 Nissan Violet
To start off, both 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 and 1976 Nissan Violet were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,005 cc (5 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 (80 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 (171 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1976 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 300 | Violet |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3005 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |