1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1980 Toyota Celica is newer by 39 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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1218 kg more than 1980 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2640 mm |
