2002 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan 270 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan 270 R would be higher. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 150 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 334 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
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, 1994 Nissan 270 R (344 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (270 Nm). This means 1994 Nissan 270 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan 270 R has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan 270 R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercedes-Benz E | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | E | 270 R |
Year Released | 2002 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 270 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 344 Nm |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 273 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |