1975 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 94 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 360 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corona.
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 E (160 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercedes-Benz E | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | E | Corona |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |