2010 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 1996 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Rasheen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Rasheen would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Rasheen. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1996 Nissan Rasheen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (459 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Rasheen. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL | 1996 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | GL | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2425 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5095 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1839 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 2440 mm |
