2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2004 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2004 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 195 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 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, 2004 Nissan 350Z (372 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (241 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2004 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | SLK | 350Z |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 287 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 372 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |