1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2002 Toyota Tundra is newer by 58 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, 2002 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra 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 686 kg more than 2002 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2002 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra 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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Tundra. (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1944 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3270 mm |
