1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1984 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1984 Nissan Skyline is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 (242 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1984 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1984 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 500 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4972 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |