1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (543 Nm) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. (173 Nm). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 has manual transmission. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Eldorado | 200 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5973 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 173 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 80.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2810 mm |