1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (204 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 190 | Carina |
Year Released | 1989 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2463 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |