1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. Both 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 and 1981 Toyota Celica are equipped with a 1,988 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (53 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 has manual transmission. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 200 | Celica |
Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 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 |