1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 240 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2398 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3430 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 46 L |