1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 53 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 61 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (264 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 403 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (620 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac 62. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac 62 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 62 | CLS |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 15.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |