1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1867 kg more than 1970 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, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2772 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2440 mm |
