2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1972 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (288 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 785 kg more than 1972 Toyota Carina. 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 CLS (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Carina. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1972 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | CLS | Carina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2430 mm |