1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 (231 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet. 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 500 (405 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 500 | Violet |
Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4973 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 405 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |