1978 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 374 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (630 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Longchamp | CL |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2960 mm |
