1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet vs. 1997 Nissan 400 R

To start off, both 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet and 1997 Nissan 400 R were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan 400 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan 400 R (400 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.

Because 1997 Nissan 400 R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan 400 R (471 Nm) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (150 Nm). This means 1997 Nissan 400 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet 1997 Nissan 400 R
Make Mercedes-Benz Nissan
Model F300 Life Jet 400 R
Year Released 1997 1997
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 2768 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 100 HP 400 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 150 Nm 471 Nm
Top Speed 211 km/hour 318 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Length 3960 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 3020 mm 2720 mm


 

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