2009 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1971 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 279 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 E (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercedes-Benz E | 1971 Nissan President | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | E | President |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |