1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 7,255 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 (582 HP) has 485 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1987 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 (773 Nm) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown. 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 has automatic transmission and 1987 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1987 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | T V-12 | Crown |
Year Released | 1997 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7255 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 582 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 773 Nm | 157 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2302 kg | 1272 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2700 mm |