1995 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 640 kg more than 1978 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | SL | Skyline |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |