2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1990 Toyota Century
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Century 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 316 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 120 kg more than 1990 Toyota Century. 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 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1990 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CLS | Century |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5438 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2870 mm |
