1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500. (231 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 (405 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 5661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 96 L |
