1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza is newer by 60 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 20 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Altezza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Altezza |
| Year Released | 1941 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 60 L |
