1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2013 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2013 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota 4Runner (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 664 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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, 2013 Toyota 4Runner (377 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 2013 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 300 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2790 mm |
