1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, both 1963 Cadillac DeVille and 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 725 kg more than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. (216 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac DeVille | 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DeVille | 230 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| 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 Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 63 L |
