1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,331 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1680 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, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 600 | Corona |
Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6331 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |