1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (53 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 740 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 598 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Calais | 200 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 65 L |
