1999 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1990 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 203 kg more than 1990 Toyota Supra.
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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1990 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | SL | Supra |
Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2799 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |