1993 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz A. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1120 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz A. (130 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz A. 2002 Mercedes-Benz A has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz A will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2002 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Land Cruiser | A |
Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3956 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 69.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2600 mm |