1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 530 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (351 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 62 | C |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |
