2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1048 kg more than 1975 Toyota Carina. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 383 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2430 mm |
