1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1977 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1977 Nissan Cedric. 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 500 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1977 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |
