2007 Mercedes-Benz B vs. 1990 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz B. (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Supra weights approximately 187 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz B. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Supra. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz B | 1990 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | B | Supra |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2032 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 50 L |