1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 730 kg more than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Let's talk about torque, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1942 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 75 L |
