1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (95 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 200 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2590 mm |
