1993 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 125 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 C (275 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercedes-Benz C | 1968 Nissan President | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | C | President |
Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2797 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |