1993 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,312 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 270 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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 E (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz E has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercedes-Benz E | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | E | Corona |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3312 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |