1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica 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 219 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 902 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4971 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2012 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2510 mm |
