1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 vs. 1988 Toyota Lite Ace
To start off, 1988 Toyota Lite Ace is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 496 kg more than 1988 Toyota Lite Ace.
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. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1988 Toyota Lite Ace has manual transmission. 1988 Toyota Lite Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 1988 Toyota Lite Ace | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 380 | Lite Ace |
Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 1453 cc |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |