2002 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 520 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina. 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercedes-Benz C | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | C | Carina |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2430 mm |