1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 vs. 1986 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (296 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Celica.
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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 1986 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 420 | Celica |
Year Released | 1992 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |