1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (130 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (122 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 28 kg more than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Cressida. 1985 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 has manual transmission. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 230 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2297 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |