1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 12 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 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 629 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 280 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2620 mm |
