1997 Honda Prelude vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1997 Honda Prelude. (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (219 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Prelude | CL |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
