1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 34 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 191 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 742 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. 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) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 Nm). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac 62 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 62 | E |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 190 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 78.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |