1970 Buick GS vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (831 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick GS. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1970 Buick GS 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:
| 1970 Buick GS | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GS | CL |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 831 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2960 mm |
