1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1973 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 6,329 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2070 kg more than 1973 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1973 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6329 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2310 mm |
