2009 Lexus LS vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2009 Lexus LS is newer by 68 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, 2009 Lexus LS (280 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 560 kg more than 2009 Lexus LS.
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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus LS. (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lexus LS | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LS | 500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 120 L |
