2000 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,784 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S (361 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1965 Toyota Corona. 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 S (530 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz S | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | S | Corona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5784 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 361 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4090 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
