1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500. (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 574 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.
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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Z |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11:01:00 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
