1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 vs. 1981 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1981 Toyota Crown is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Crown weights approximately 684 kg more than 1957 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. 1981 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 has manual transmission. 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 | 1981 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | W 136 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1410 kg |
