1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 522 kg more than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2010 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2010 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Land Cruiser | A |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 2832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 60 L |