1984 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2005 Toyota Stallion

To start off, 2005 Toyota Stallion is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 2,744 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mercedes-Benz S (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Stallion. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Stallion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 224 kg more than 2005 Toyota Stallion. 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, 1984 Mercedes-Benz S (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Stallion. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Stallion.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Mercedes-Benz S 2005 Toyota Stallion
Make Mercedes-Benz Toyota
Model S Stallion
Year Released 1984 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2744 cc 1998 cc
Horse Power 154 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 223 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1560 kg 1336 kg
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2730 mm


 

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