1967 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B
To start off, 1967 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Cadillac Brougham (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. (136 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 440 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1967 Cadillac Brougham | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Brougham | 300B |
Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 3050 mm |