2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (355 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 660 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (511 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | SLK | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 511 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
