1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (427 Nm). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1943 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 45 L |
