1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Toyota Supra is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1993 Toyota Supra.
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, 1993 Toyota Supra (598 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 598 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2560 mm |
