2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,206 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona.
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 (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CLS | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6206 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 507 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
