2007 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona.
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 E (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | E | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
