2005 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz R and 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz R. (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 1142 kg more than 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz R. (461 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz R. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz R | 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | R | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
