1979 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1993 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1993 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz S. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 250 kg more than 1993 Toyota Lexcen.
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, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz S. (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz S | 1993 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | S | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2746 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
