1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 280 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2746 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |