2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Carina 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 385 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 795 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina. 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 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
