2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 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 276 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (149 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| 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 | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
