1969 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 228 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 490 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Brougham | SL |
Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |