1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 38 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma 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 18 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. (187 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. 2010 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 has manual transmission. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 230.4 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 79 L |