2009 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 442 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. 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 (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 1068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
