1941 Cadillac 60 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 59 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 9 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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.
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1941 Cadillac 60 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 60 | SL |
Year Released | 1941 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5672 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2520 mm |