1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel
To start off, both 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 and 1982 Nissan Laurel were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,998 cc (5 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 (123 HP @ 4350 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1982 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1982 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 300 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |