1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1973 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 6 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 2,525 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 660 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1973 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 250 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2525 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |
