2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1998 Nissan Crew
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Crew. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 295 kg more than 1998 Nissan Crew. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 1998 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | C | Crew |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
