2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK (167 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 91 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | CLK | Condor |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1459 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |