1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 2000 Toyota Caserta
To start off, 2000 Toyota Caserta is newer by 25 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 1,995 cc, 2000 Toyota Caserta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Caserta (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (54 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Caserta 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 442 kg more than 2000 Toyota Caserta.
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, 2000 Toyota Caserta (140 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Caserta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 2000 Toyota Caserta | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 200 | Caserta |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1995 cc |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 936 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
