1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1979 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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 (155 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 190 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
