1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2006 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2006 Nissan Frontier is newer by 26 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.
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 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Frontier. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Frontier. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2006 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 500 | Frontier |
Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4972 cc | 2501 cc |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 402 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3200 mm |