1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (204 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 898 kg more than 1989 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 62 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 2463 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 97.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
