1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (213 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1984 Nissan Leopard. 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, 1984 Nissan Leopard (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320. (310 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320. 1984 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 320 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2630 mm |