2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2004 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (160 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 396 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (274 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier 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 Frontier | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | SLK | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
