1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 weights approximately 569 kg more than 1975 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 260 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2599 cc | 1406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |
