1996 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,956 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (375 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Titan.
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 SL (580 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | SL | Titan |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5956 cc | 5549 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |