1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2008 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2008 Nissan Patrol is newer by 18 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) has 72 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 655 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2008 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 4757 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 254 HP |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 102 mm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2980 mm |
