2000 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,261 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML. (94 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 245 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML (441 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. (188 Nm). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML | 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | ML | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4261 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2320 mm |
