1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 weights approximately 227 kg more than 1973 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 260 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2599 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |