2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina.
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 Vito (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | Vito | Carina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2510 mm |