2006 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 769 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (801 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 656 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Celica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 801 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |
