1959 Skoda Octavia vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 5,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (503 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 465 more horse power than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1263 kg more than 1959 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (830 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 761 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Skoda Octavia | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Skoda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Octavia | CL |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 2183 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1419 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2955 mm |
