2001 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2000 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 5,437 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 525 kg more than 2000 Nissan Stagea. 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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2000 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | SL | Stagea |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5437 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 469 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |