1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1982 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1982 Toyota Corolla is newer by 28 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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1982 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 (155 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1982 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 190 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |