2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 17 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. 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 C (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | C | Supra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
