1984 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 10 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Land Cruiser | CLS |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3955 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2875 mm |
