1972 Mazda RX-2 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1972 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda RX-2.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda RX-2 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-2 | CL |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2960 mm |
