1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1984 Nissan Silvia. 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 Mercedes-Benz 300 (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Silvia. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 300 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 273 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2440 mm |