1980 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz S (218 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 600 kg more than 1977 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz S (306 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 1980 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercedes-Benz S | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | S | Carina |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.8 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |