1955 Cadillac 62 vs. 1998 Toyota Chaser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Chaser is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1998 Toyota Chaser.
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. 1955 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Chaser has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Chaser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Cadillac 62 | 1998 Toyota Chaser | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | 62 | Chaser |
Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5424 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1770 mm |