1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1976 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,745 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1976 Toyota Carina. 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1976 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 280 | Carina |
Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2745 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2430 mm |