1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (536 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 425 kg more than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (799 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | CL |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 536 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 799 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2954 mm |
