1973 Mercedes-Benz S 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 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 610 kg more than 1975 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercedes-Benz S | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | S | Corona |
Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2746 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |