2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Firebird.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | CL | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 5792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2750 mm |
