1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,997 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1967 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1967 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 300 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |