2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 930. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 930.
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 (531 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 930. (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 930. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 1980 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1980 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | CLS | 930 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
