1968 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP) has 125 more horse power than 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. (385 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 102 kg more than 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (829 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. (645 Nm). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Toronado | CL |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6967 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 510 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 829 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2118 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2954 mm |
