1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR vs. 2001 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2001 Nissan Pickup is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR would be higher. At 6,898 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR (604 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 522 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 180 kg more than 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR.
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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR (770 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 607 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR | 2001 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | CLK GTR | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6898 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 770 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2960 mm |
