1973 Cadillac Calais vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, both 1973 Cadillac Calais and 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Cadillac Calais. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1973 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 480 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Cadillac Calais | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Calais | 450 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 4520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2245 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 5070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2970 mm |
