1987 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (432 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 320 kg more than 1987 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 (700 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Caprice | CL |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 432 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2954 mm |
