1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 392 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Navara. (404 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Navara |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 404 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3210 mm |
