1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2000 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2000 Nissan Pickup is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 155 kg more than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 SLK (234 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2000 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | SLK | Pickup |
Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2960 mm |