1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. 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 69 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (217 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Cadillac DeVille | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DeVille | 250 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 217 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 65 L |