1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 (240 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1979 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. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. (401 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 62 | 500 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 401 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |