1980 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,143 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (168 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Toyota Carina | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Carina | C |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |