1966 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1966 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 6,954 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine.
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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1966 Cadillac DeVille | 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DeVille | 300 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6954 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2390 mm |