1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 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 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 695 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 280 (241 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 280 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2746 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 46 L |