1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 62 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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1944 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 90 L |
