2007 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,685 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1971 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | ML | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2685 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |
