1997 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,971 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (315 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 989 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (468 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | SL | Corolla |
Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4971 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 468 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 46 L |