1996 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1970 Nissan President
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (228 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1970 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 291 kg more than 1970 Nissan President. 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (315 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan President. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mercedes-Benz S | 1970 Nissan President | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | S | President |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |