1968 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 361 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 E (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercedes-Benz E | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | E | Carina |
Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |