1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. At 3,005 cc (5 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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, 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 240 | Carina |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3005 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |