1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (130 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1973 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 (198 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 230 | Corona |
Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2297 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |