1992 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL (231 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 720 kg more than 1970 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL (268 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | SL | Corona |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 268 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |