1998 Chrysler Chronos vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 1998 Chrysler Chronos and 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Chrysler Chronos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (367 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 Chrysler Chronos. (350 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1998 Chrysler Chronos.
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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chrysler Chronos. (311 Nm). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chrysler Chronos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chrysler Chronos | 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Chronos | CL |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2970 mm |
