1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe would be higher. At 2,824 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 74 kg more than 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe.
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. 1997 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe has manual transmission. 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | 1997 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | W 123 Coupe | Laurel |
Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |