1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 53 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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S (242 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 17 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S. (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 62 | S |
Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 3724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3090 mm |