1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 vs. 1995 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1995 Toyota Supra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 would be higher. At 3,839 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. (205 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380.
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, 1995 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. (315 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1995 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1995 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 1995 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 380 | Supra |
Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3839 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |