1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2003 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 105 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2003 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Cadillac |
| Model | 500 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4972 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
