1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (208 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac DeVille.
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 DeVille (590 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (370 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac DeVille | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DeVille | C |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 66 L |
