1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia 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 430 kg more than 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
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, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia 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 | 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 300 | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3430 mm | 2480 mm |
