1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 451 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 109 | CL |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2960 mm |
