1996 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1996 Mazda RX-7. (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 913 kg more than 1996 Mazda RX-7. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda RX-7 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-7 | CL |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 829 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 2215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5065 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 90 L |
