1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2000 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2000 Nissan Stagea is newer by 20 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 113 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2000 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2000 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 500 | Stagea |
Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4972 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2730 mm |