1957 Cadillac 62 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 52 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 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 826 kg more than 1957 Cadillac 62.
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 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 62 | E |
Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5424 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2860 mm |