1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 198 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R 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 299 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
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, 1994 Nissan 270 R (344 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm). This means 1994 Nissan 270 R 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 | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 240 | 270 R |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
