1994 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 810 kg more than 1971 Toyota Carina. 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, 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | SL | Carina |
Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |