1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz G is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz G (125 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 380 kg more than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Mercedes-Benz G (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie II | 1993 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Serie II | G |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 125 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
