1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 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 E (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 37 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 62 | E |
Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 17.7:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2860 mm |