1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Toyota Carina is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 373 kg more than 1981 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. 1981 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 300 | Carina |
Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1338 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |