2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 630 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | SLK | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |