1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 CLS (518 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 118 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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 CLS (699 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (582 Nm). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 CLS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DeVille | CLS |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| 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 | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 699 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
