1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1960 Cadillac Seville is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1960 Cadillac Seville.
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 Seville (590 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (432 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 has manual transmission. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Cadillac Seville | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Seville | 500 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1942 |
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 | 211 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 432 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 111 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 120 L |