2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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 CLK (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CLK | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
