1990 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S (164 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 430 kg more than 1978 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1990 Mercedes-Benz S has manual transmission. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercedes-Benz S | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | S | Corona |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2599 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.9 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |