1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1996 Nissan Cefiro
To start off, 1996 Nissan Cefiro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 58 kg more than 1996 Nissan Cefiro.
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. 1996 Nissan Cefiro has automatic transmission and 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Cefiro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1996 Nissan Cefiro | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 300 | Cefiro |
Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |