1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 55 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Because 1996 Toyota Cresta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta 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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |
