1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1972 Nissan 240 C
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan 240 C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan 240 C would be higher. At 2,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan 240 C (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan 240 C should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1972 Nissan 240 C.
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, 1972 Nissan 240 C (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan 240 C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1972 Nissan 240 C | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 300 | 240 C |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3430 mm | 2700 mm |
