1964 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1964 Cadillac DeVille. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1964 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 304 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450.
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.
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1964 Cadillac DeVille | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DeVille | 450 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 4520 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2870 mm |