1973 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 (216 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Cadillac DeVille. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 should accelerate faster than 1973 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 745 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320.
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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1973 Cadillac DeVille | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DeVille | 320 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2700 mm |