1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (621 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 560 kg more than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 666 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Caprice | CL |
Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 999 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2954 mm |