1998 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 448 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (461 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Armada. (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | SL | Armada |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4966 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |