1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, 1962 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE 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 760 kg more than 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE.
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 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE. (189 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac Sixty | 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sixty | SE |
Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 582 Nm | 189 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 72.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |