1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 438 kg more than 1968 Cadillac DeVille.
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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac DeVille | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DeVille | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 2523 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 6939 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2024 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2731 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 4326 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |