2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito vs. 1985 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Skyline.
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 Vito (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Skyline. 1985 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | 1985 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | Vito | Skyline |
Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2620 mm |