2003 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,604 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (174 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 858 kg more than 1978 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (425 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercedes-Benz E | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | E | Corona |
Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2604 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |