1990 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2009 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2009 Nissan Navara is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S (297 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Navara weights approximately 222 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 2009 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 S (463 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz S | 2009 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | S | Navara |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5547 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3210 mm |
