2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 would be higher. At 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (375 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC weights approximately 961 kg more than 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (638 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC | 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | CLC | Delta 88 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 6965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 638 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3130 mm |
