1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM vs. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, both 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM and 1998 Toyota Bandeirante were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM (664 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 568 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 380 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM.
Because 1998 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM (773 Nm) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM | 1998 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CLK LM | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 664 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 773 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2290 mm |
