1993 Toyota Century vs. 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Century. (154 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Century weights approximately 40 kg more than 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 1993 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL. (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Toyota Century | 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Century | SL |
Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2520 mm |