2009 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 451 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 140 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | SL | Crown |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6208 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 630 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |