1999 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1997 Nissan President
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1997 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 36 kg more than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan President. (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercedes-Benz S | 1997 Nissan President | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | S | President |
Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4966 cc | 4492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3040 mm |