1978 Mazda 818 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 818 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 818 | CL |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2960 mm |
