2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,438 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 965 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 576 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | CLS | Carina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5438 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 469 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |