2011 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (168 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1974 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | C | Corona |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2143 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4606 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1459 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
