1996 Toyota Century vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Century weights approximately 510 kg more than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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, 1996 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (234 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Century | 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Century | SLK |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 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 | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2410 mm |
