1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL

To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (536 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 122 kg more than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (799 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (582 Nm). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Cadillac DeVille.

Compare all specifications:

1962 Cadillac DeVille 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
Make Cadillac Mercedes-Benz
Model DeVille CL
Year Released 1962 2012
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6390 cc 5500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 536 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 582 Nm 799 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2058 kg 2180 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 5105 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1872 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1427 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2954 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 90 L


 

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