2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica.
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 CLK (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CLK | Celica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |
