2009 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 455 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. 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 (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 676 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | CL | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 604 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 1001 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |