1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1022 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Cadillac |
| Model | 600 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6328 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2880 mm |
