2009 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 6,208 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (451 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 1500 kg more than 1993 Nissan Laurel. 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | C | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2832 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
