1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1426 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 61 L |
