1970 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1983 Toyota Soarer is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. Both 1970 Mercedes-Benz E and 1983 Toyota Soarer are equipped with a 1,988 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Soarer (116 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. (95 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 150 kg more than 1983 Toyota Soarer.
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, 1983 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercedes-Benz E | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | E | Soarer |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |