1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 504 kg more than 1978 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 200 | Violet |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |