1976 Mazda 818 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (494 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 426 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 863 kg more than 1976 Mazda 818. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 608 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 818 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 818 | CL |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2890 mm |
