1982 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (297 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. 2007 Nissan 350Z has automatic transmission and 1982 Mercedes-Benz S has manual transmission. 1982 Mercedes-Benz S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan 350Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Mercedes-Benz S | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | S | 350Z |
Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2746 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |