1979 Mercedes-Benz CW vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW (395 HP @ 5160 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW weights approximately 60 kg more than 1977 Nissan Skyline. 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 CW (600 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline. 1977 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW has manual transmission. 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Mercedes-Benz CW | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | CW | Skyline |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6328 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5160 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |