1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1963 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 832 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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 Sixty (582 Nm) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. (275 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Sixty | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sixty | 300 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |
