1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 610 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. (402 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Cadillac Sixty | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sixty | 500 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 402 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 90 L |