2000 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (162 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 134 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown. 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercedes-Benz C | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | C | Crown |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 60 L |