1988 Venturi Coupe vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 5,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (503 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1988 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1988 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 928 kg more than 1988 Venturi Coupe. 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (830 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Venturi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Venturi Coupe | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Venturi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Coupe | CL |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 2183 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1419 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2955 mm |
