1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1993 Toyota MR2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1993 Toyota MR2. (241 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1993 Toyota MR2. 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota MR2. (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
