1990 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S (164 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 560 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet. 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercedes-Benz S | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | S | Violet |
Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2599 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |