1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 263 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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 220 (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 220 | Corona |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |