1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 2010 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2010 Toyota Hilux is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 70 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200.
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, 2010 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. (173 Nm). This means 2010 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 2010 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 200 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3090 mm |
