1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 4,475 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 190 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2463 cc | 4475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
