1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 21 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, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 205 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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, 2000 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan 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 | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 300 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 271 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3430 mm | 2530 mm |