1975 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1984 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1984 Toyota Soarer is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. Both 1975 Mercedes-Benz E and 1984 Toyota Soarer are equipped with a 1,988 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz E. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 150 kg more than 1984 Toyota Soarer.
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, 1984 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz E. (160 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercedes-Benz E | 1984 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | E | Soarer |
Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |