1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 39 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Caprice | CLS |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
