2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,460 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CLS | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5460 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
