1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1951 Cadillac 62 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 648 kg more than 1951 Cadillac 62. 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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Cadillac 62. (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 62 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3300 mm |
