1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1976 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (54 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 598 kg more than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1976 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 200 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 46 L |