1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 (216 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 716 kg more than 1970 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 320 (310 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2340 mm |