1956 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, both 1956 Cadillac Eldorado and 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Cadillac Eldorado (185 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 729 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1956 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Cadillac Eldorado | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Eldorado | 220 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2710 mm |
