2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1969 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan President weights approximately 340 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 1969 Nissan President | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | SLK | President |
Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |