1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1973 Nissan President
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan President weights approximately 105 kg more than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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, 1973 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (185 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1973 Nissan President | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | CLK | President |
Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |