1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 33 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 83 kg more than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (280 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Sixty | 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sixty | SLK |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 2052 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |
