1978 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 33 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 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (168 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Corona | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corona | C |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2189 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2760 mm |