Toyota Hiace 1989 vs Mercedes Vito 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 162 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
| Toyota Hiace engine produces 43 HP less power than Mercedes Vito, whereas torque is 53 NM less than Mercedes Vito. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 78 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mercedes Vito) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Toyota Hiace) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 630'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes Vito engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes Vito engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.84 m | |
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Toyota Hiace is smaller, but higher. Toyota Hiace is 23 cm shorter than the Mercedes Vito, 19 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Hiace is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 2200 | |
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