1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 44 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 17 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 450 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. 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 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (250 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac DeVille | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DeVille | E |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 89 L |
