1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1992 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1992 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. At 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1992 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1992 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 240 | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
