2007 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1973 Nissan President
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 115 kg more than 1973 Nissan President. 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 E (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz E | 1973 Nissan President | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | E | President |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |