2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 6,207 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 909 kg more than 1980 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 (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CLS | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6207 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 507 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
