1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 vs. 1998 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1998 Nissan Stagea is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 (215 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1998 Nissan Stagea. 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 380 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 1998 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 380 | Stagea |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |