1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 370 kg more than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S.
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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S has manual transmission. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Seville | 300S |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 85 L |
