1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1998 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1998 Nissan Stagea is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Stagea (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1998 Nissan Stagea.
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, 1998 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. (173 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1998 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 has manual transmission. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1998 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 200 | Stagea |
Year Released | 1986 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |