1996 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,985 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1977 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (570 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mercedes-Benz S | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | S | Carina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5985 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 389 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.2 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |