1958 Mercedes-Benz SC vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 35 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SC | CLS |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 507 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
