2008 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan President. (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz E | 1994 Nissan President | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | E | President |
Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3040 mm |