1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 207 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280.
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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. (260 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 62 | 280 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 2797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2840 mm |
