1969 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1969 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Cadillac Brougham (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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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1969 Cadillac Brougham | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Brougham | 220 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 48 L |