2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (831 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 656 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | CL | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 831 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2310 mm |
