1959 Mercedes-Benz SC vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC (110 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 310 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC (189 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Mercedes-Benz SC | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | SC | Corona |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |