1941 Cadillac 61 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196
To start off, 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 61. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 61 would be higher. At 5,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 61 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 (276 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 61. (124 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 61. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 61 weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196.
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 61 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 61 | W 196 |
Year Released | 1941 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 5276 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 720 kg |