1978 Toyota Corona vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 210 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (316 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Corona | 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corona | SLK |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
