2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan HyperMini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan HyperMini would be higher. At 2,988 cc, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is equipped with a bigger engine.
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) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. 2001 Nissan HyperMini 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. 2001 Nissan HyperMini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | 2001 Nissan HyperMini | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | Vito | HyperMini |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 130 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 1900 mm |