1941 Cadillac 60 vs. 1936 Buick Century
To start off, 1941 Cadillac 60 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1936 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1936 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,672 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1936 Buick Century (165 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1936 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 60.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Cadillac 60 | 1936 Buick Century | |
Make | Cadillac | Buick |
Model | 60 | Century |
Year Released | 1941 | 1936 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5672 cc | 5247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |