1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 565 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. 2010 Toyota 4Runner has automatic transmission and 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 300 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2789 mm |
