1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (242 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 360 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4972 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |