1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1982 Nissan Laurel is newer by 3 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 83 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1982 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Laurel. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 has automatic transmission and 1982 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1982 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1982 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 280 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2745 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |
