1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 169 kg more than 1991 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500. (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2012 kg | 2181 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3560 mm |
