2010 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 1985 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 1386 kg more than 1985 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL | 1985 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | GL | Santana |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2460 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5095 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1839 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 2560 mm |
