1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, both 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX. (101 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 124 kg more than 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX. (245 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Fourtrak TDX | 280 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2765 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
