1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona. 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (205 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 230 | Corona |
Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |