2005 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,220 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (201 HP) has 127 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 900 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (479 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz S | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | S | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3220 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 479 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |