1960 Cadillac 62 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1960 Cadillac 62 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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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1960 Cadillac 62 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 62 | 300 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |