1961 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (242 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. (208 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 545 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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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1961 Cadillac DeVille | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DeVille | 500 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 90 L |