1974 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1974 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 7,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 (195 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Cadillac Brougham. (193 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1974 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 575 kg more than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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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1974 Cadillac Brougham | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Brougham | 300 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7732 cc | 4519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5950 mm | 5010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2860 mm |