2003 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL (603 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 514 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 745 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown. 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 809 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Crown |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 603 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
