1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 371 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO. 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL. (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 1970 Pontiac GTO has manual transmission. 1970 Pontiac GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Pontiac GTO | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Pontiac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GTO | CL |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7460 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5065 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2954 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 90 L |