1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 700 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 Sixty (582 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (350 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Sixty | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sixty | SLK |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 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 | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2440 mm |
