1996 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,956 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (375 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 350 kg more than 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (580 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | SL | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5956 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
