2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,966 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
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 (460 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | CL | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4966 cc | 1166 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 460 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |