1972 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 508 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1031 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corona. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 833 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Toyota Corona | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corona | CL |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5065 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2954 mm |
