1977 Toyota Carina vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 36 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (613 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 511 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (1,001 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 854 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Toyota Carina | 2013 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Carina | S |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 613 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 2275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3165 mm |
