1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1997 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Crown would be higher. Both 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK and 1997 Toyota Crown are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 280 kg more than 1997 Toyota Crown.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1997 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | CLK | Crown |
Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |