1960 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 847 kg more than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac DeVille | 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DeVille | 230 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1760 mm |