1974 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 1978 Toyota Century is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1974 Mercedes-Benz E. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 475 kg more than 1974 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 1978 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercedes-Benz E. (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercedes-Benz E | 1978 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | E | Century |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |
