2004 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1964 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 5,439 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL (494 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1447 kg more than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL (800 Nm) has 733 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1964 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2029 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
