Toyota Hiace 1989 vs Mercedes Vito 1999
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 133 HP | 143 HP | |
Torque: | 182 NM | 215 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
Toyota Hiace engine produces 10 HP less power than Mercedes Vito, whereas torque is 33 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 | |||
Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Picnic, Toyota Carina E | 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. Toyota Hiace might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 1.98 m | 1.84 m | |
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 14 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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