1970 Cadillac Brougham vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Cadillac Brougham (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (136 HP @ 2800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
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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1970 Cadillac Brougham | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Brougham | C |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2760 mm |