1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 1962 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 281 kg more than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320.
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 Sixty (582 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (222 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Sixty | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sixty | 320 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 3208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 78 HP |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1854 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3310 mm |
