2008 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 85 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 1992 Toyota Supra (334 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm). This means 1992 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1992 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1992 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz C | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | C | Supra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 334 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86.1 mm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2560 mm |