2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1993 Toyota Aristo
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Aristo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Aristo 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 249 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Aristo. (220 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Aristo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 194 kg more than 1993 Toyota Aristo. 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 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Aristo. (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Aristo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1993 Toyota Aristo | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CLS | Aristo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5438 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| 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 | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
