1955 Cadillac 62 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (168 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
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.
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1955 Cadillac 62 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 62 | C |
Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5424 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2760 mm |