1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,823 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (158 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 250 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |