1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 386 kg more than 1964 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 230 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
