2006 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (363 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 865 kg more than 1970 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | C | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 1407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2340 mm |
