1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corolla is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V weights approximately 249 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 170 V | Corolla |
Year Released | 1946 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |