1999 Nissan R 391 vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 1999 Nissan R 391 and 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan R 391 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Nissan R 391. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan R 391.
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 Nissan R 391 (359 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (234 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan R 391 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan R 391 | 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | R 391 | SLK |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
