1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1979 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1979 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1979 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4972 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
