2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 419 kg more than 1993 Toyota Supra.
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, 1993 Toyota Supra (598 Nm) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | C | Supra |
Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 598 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 249 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 | 1535 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2560 mm |