1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 (323 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1957 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 (450 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1957 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1957 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
