1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 443 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1969 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 240 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2398 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3430 mm | 2650 mm |