2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 90 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CLS | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4965 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
