2009 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rover P5 would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1102 kg more than 1966 Rover P5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Rover P5. (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1966 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
| Model | CL | P5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2832 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |
