1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S vs. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 300S | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3431 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 105 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |