1993 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2000 Nissan President
To start off, 2000 Nissan President is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan President weights approximately 490 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 2000 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. 2000 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercedes-Benz C | 2000 Nissan President | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | C | President |
Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2154 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3040 mm |