1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1971 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (149 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 280 | Corona |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2746 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |