1993 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,606 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C (276 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Supra.
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 C (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Supra. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1989 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1989 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercedes-Benz C | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | C | Supra |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3606 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
