1997 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 925 kg more than 1979 Toyota Carina.
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. 1979 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1997 Mercedes-Benz S has manual transmission. 1997 Mercedes-Benz S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mercedes-Benz S | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | S | Carina |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
