1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. At 2,404 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (63 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240.
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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 (138 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 240 | Corona |
Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2404 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |