1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 48 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 10 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 748 kg more than 1963 Cadillac DeVille.
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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac DeVille | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DeVille | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 6939 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2814 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 4326 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |
