1992 Toyota Supra vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Supra. (104 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 95 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 Toyota Supra (334 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (310 Nm). This means 1992 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Toyota Supra | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Supra | SLK |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4134 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |
