1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B is newer by 56 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 382 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz B.
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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz B. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 62 | B |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 2032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2780 mm |
