1977 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Toyota Carina | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Carina | C |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
