2002 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1960 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E (167 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 612 kg more than 1960 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Corona. (65 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Corona. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1960 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1960 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercedes-Benz E | 1960 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | E | Corona |
Year Released | 2002 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |