2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1970 Nissan President
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan President would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1970 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 390 kg more than 1970 Nissan President. 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (531 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan President. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1970 Nissan President | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | CL | President |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5461 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 383 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 531 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |