1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 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 W 136. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 (276 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 100 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136.

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. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 has manual transmission. 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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