2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 6,208 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 970 kg more than 1974 Toyota Carina.
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 CLS (630 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | CLS | Carina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6208 cc | 1589 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 630 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2430 mm |