1960 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1960 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 271 kg more than 1960 Cadillac DeVille.
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 DeVille | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DeVille | 500 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1944 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 2406 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 120 L |