2006 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (494 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 426 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 970 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 585 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | SL | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
