1984 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1980 Toyota Century
To start off, 1984 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,837 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mercedes-Benz S (201 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Century weights approximately 220 kg more than 1984 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 1984 Mercedes-Benz S (315 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Mercedes-Benz S | 1980 Toyota Century | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | S | Century |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3837 cc | 3375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2870 mm |