1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 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 13 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 146 kg more than 1974 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 230 | Corona |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2590 mm |