1986 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 660 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S (330 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1985 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1985 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Mercedes-Benz S | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | S | Corolla |
Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |