1993 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, both 1993 Mercedes-Benz E and 1993 Nissan 300 ZX were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 109 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. 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 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 Nm). This means 1993 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | 1993 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | E | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1260 mm |
