2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster 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 (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
| Model | CL | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2700 mm |
