1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1979 Toyota Mark II is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1979 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2590 mm |
