1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 2,745 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1981 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 280 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 280 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2745 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |
