1957 Mercedes-Benz SC vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 355 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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, 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Mercedes-Benz SC | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | SC | Carina |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2193 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |