1954 Cadillac 62 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136
To start off, both 1954 Cadillac 62 and 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 (276 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac 62. (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136.
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. 1954 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 has manual transmission. 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1954 Cadillac 62 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 62 | W 136 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 5423 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 720 kg |