2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (116 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 730 kg more than 1983 Toyota Soarer. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CLS | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 507 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4917 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
