1959 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac DeVille (198 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.
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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1959 Cadillac DeVille | 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DeVille | F300 Life Jet |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 100 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1740 mm |