1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Sixty 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 840 kg more than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230.
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 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. (216 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Sixty | 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sixty | 230 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
