1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 vs. 1979 Toyota Century
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Century weights approximately 156 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Century. 1979 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 | 1979 Toyota Century | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Century |
Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3197 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2870 mm |