2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1980 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Plymouth Horizon would be higher. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 930 kg more than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm) has 585 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (115 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1980 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
| Model | CL | Horizon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
