1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 (118 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 190 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 133 km/hour | 147 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |