1971 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL (168 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 440 kg more than 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 1970 Toyota Century (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1970 Toyota Century | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | SL | Century |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2778 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2870 mm |