1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 29 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 9 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 466 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4972 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
