1941 Cadillac 60 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,672 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Cadillac 60 (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Cadillac 60 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Cadillac 60 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 60 | 220 |
Year Released | 1941 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5672 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2850 mm |