1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 (95 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 101 kg more than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200.
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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 200 | Crown |
Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |