1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 311 kg more than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will offer significantly more control. 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 CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | CLS |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2875 mm |
