2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 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 SLK (706 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 592 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | SLK | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 1406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 706 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
