2009 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1990 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Holden Commodore 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 436 more horse power than 1990 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1990 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 (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 709 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1990 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Holden |
| Model | CL | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 2830 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
