2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 would be higher. At 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (375 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 weights approximately 59 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. 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, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (638 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | CLS | Delta 88 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4964 cc | 6965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 638 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3130 mm |
