2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 66 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Defender | 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 120 L |
