1996 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1977 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz C (151 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 365 kg more than 1977 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz C (220 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz C | 1977 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | C | Corona |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |
