1975 Toyota Corona vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL

To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 760 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Toyota Corona 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL
Make Toyota Mercedes-Benz
Model Corona SL
Year Released 1975 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 2799 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 84 HP 190 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 271 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77 mm 73.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1000 kg 1760 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2520 mm


 

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