2008 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (384 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 305 kg more than 1968 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1968 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | SL | President |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 384 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2860 mm |
