1998 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,786 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (367 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 989 kg more than 1958 Toyota Corona. 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 1958 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1958 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Corona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5786 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 367 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
