2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla 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 260 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 1983 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1983 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
