1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 13 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 4,971 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 922 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4971 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2012 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
