1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (131 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1971 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, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (198 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm). This means 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 190 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 95 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2290 mm |