2009 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Commodore 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 407 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1572 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Holden |
| Model | CL | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| 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 | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
