1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2010 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen CC is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (265 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 133 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen CC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen CC 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2010 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | 500 | CC |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 404 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
