1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1961 Cadillac 62 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1961 Cadillac 62.
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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 62 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 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 | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 440 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 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 120 L |
