1993 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 2,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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 SL (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | SL | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2797 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
