1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 2,308 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 518 kg more than 1974 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona. 1974 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 has manual transmission. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 230 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2308 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2510 mm |
