1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1972 Nissan President
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1972 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1972 Nissan President. 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1972 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 280 | President |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |
