2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1982 Nissan Bluebird

To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP) has 426 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Bluebird.

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 CLS (630 Nm) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. (121 Nm). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 1982 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1982 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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