1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (296 HP) has 236 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 643 kg more than 1981 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 560 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5547 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 464 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |