2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona 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 314 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2530 mm |
