1957 Cadillac 62 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1957 Cadillac 62. (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1957 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz S.
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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1957 Cadillac 62 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 62 | S |
Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5424 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2950 mm |