1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1994 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1994 Nissan Crew is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 (240 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1994 Nissan Crew. 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 500 (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Crew. (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Crew. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan Crew has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan Crew will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1994 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 500 | Crew |
Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4973 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2670 mm |