1979 Mercedes-Benz CW vs. 1993 Toyota Aristo
To start off, 1993 Toyota Aristo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW would be higher. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW (395 HP @ 5160 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Aristo. (220 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Aristo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Aristo weights approximately 476 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW (600 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Aristo. (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Aristo. 1993 Toyota Aristo has automatic transmission and 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW has manual transmission. 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Aristo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mercedes-Benz CW | 1993 Toyota Aristo | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | CW | Aristo |
Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6328 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5160 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |