1989 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1989 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 340 kg more than 1977 Mercedes-Benz S.
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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1989 Cadillac Brougham | 1977 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Brougham | S |
Year Released | 1989 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2745 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2870 mm |