1969 Toyota Corolla vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1395 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
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 (900 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 807 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Toyota Corolla | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corolla | CL |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | TBD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5106 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2955 mm |
