1974 Mercedes-Benz S 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 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 3,499 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 720 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercedes-Benz S | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | S | Carina |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3499 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |