1942 Cadillac 62 vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 505 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,676 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 566 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 505.
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:
1942 Cadillac 62 | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
Model | 62 | 505 |
Year Released | 1942 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5676 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1300 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2910 mm |