2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 1980 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Cressida. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 710 kg more than 1980 Toyota Cressida. 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 Viano (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Cressida. (132 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 1980 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | Viano | Cressida |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2650 mm |
