2009 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | ML | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2590 mm |
