2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano (201 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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 Viano (325 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | Viano | Corona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
