2007 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 1989 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 845 kg more than 1989 Toyota Lexcen.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Lexcen. (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML | 1989 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | ML | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2685 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
