2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1. (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 637 kg more than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | R 390 GT1 | CLS |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2875 mm |