1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1970 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1500 kg more than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (68 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1970 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
