1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (266 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 233 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (329 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Cadillac |
| Model | 420 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.7 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1833 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2880 mm |
