1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 535 kg more than 1960 Cadillac Brougham.
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, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (591 Nm) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (250 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Brougham | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Brougham | E |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 591 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
