1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 220 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.6 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 46 L |