1951 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 5,421 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 15 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. (423 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Chrysler New Yorker | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | New Yorker | CLS |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5421 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
