1971 Toyota Corona vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (397 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 925 kg more than 1971 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (601 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (149 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Toyota Corona | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corona | E |
Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4698 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2015 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1402 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |