1958 Mercedes-Benz SC vs. 1984 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1984 Toyota MR2 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 2,194 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC (105 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1984 Toyota MR2. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 450 kg more than 1984 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota MR2. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Mercedes-Benz SC | 1984 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | SC | MR2 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2194 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2330 mm |