2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 1993 Toyota Aristo
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Aristo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Aristo would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Aristo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Aristo weights approximately 361 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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, 1993 Toyota Aristo (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Aristo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 1993 Toyota Aristo | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | SLK | Aristo |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 220 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |