1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 (219 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 585 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380.
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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. (305 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Sixty | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sixty | 380 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 71.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 90 L |
