1958 Mercedes-Benz SC vs. 2012 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry is newer by 54 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Camry (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Camry weights approximately 112 kg more than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Toyota Camry (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | SC | Camry |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2776 mm |
