1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1980 Toyota Century
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 5 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 3,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 (182 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Century weights approximately 575 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1980 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1980 Toyota Century | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 190 | Century |
Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2870 mm |