1971 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1971 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1971 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.
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1971 Cadillac DeVille | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DeVille | 500 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 5401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3300 mm |