1957 Cadillac 62 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, both 1957 Cadillac 62 and 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 844 kg more than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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. 1957 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1957 Cadillac 62 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 62 | 190 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5424 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2410 mm |