1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 350 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe.
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. 1968 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe has manual transmission. 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | W 123 Coupe | Century |
Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 127 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2870 mm |