1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 175 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 450 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4519 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 378 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |