1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (220 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1966 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (265 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 300 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2290 mm |