1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 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 (197 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. (180 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280.
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.
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1963 Cadillac DeVille | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DeVille | 280 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 180 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1770 mm |