1942 Cadillac 60 vs. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice

To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1942 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1942 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice.

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. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1942 Cadillac 60 has manual transmission. 1942 Cadillac 60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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