1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Toyota Supra is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Cadillac 6239D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Cadillac 6239D would be higher. At 5,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac 6239D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac 6239D weights approximately 894 kg more than 1993 Toyota Supra.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Supra (598 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. (543 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. 1956 Cadillac 6239D has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Cadillac 6239D will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Cadillac 6239D | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | 6239D | Supra |
Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 598 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2560 mm |