1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2010 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac STS is newer by 30 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, 2010 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. (242 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac STS weights approximately 262 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2010 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Cadillac |
| Model | 500 | STS |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4972 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1802 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2957 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
