1994 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,475 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 430 kg more than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Land Cruiser | A |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4475 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2570 mm |
