1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Toyota Carina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. At 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1981 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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 240 | Carina |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2398 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3430 mm | 2510 mm |