1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Toyota Celica is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1984 Toyota Celica.
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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 (187 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 230.4 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
