1968 Fiat 2300 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 2300. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 2300.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 2300. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 2300. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 2300 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 2300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 2300 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 2300 | CL |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
