1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1978 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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.
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1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1978 Nissan 260 ZX | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 190 | 260 ZX |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |