2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica 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 421 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Celica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
