1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 55 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, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Cadillac 6239D should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac 6239D weights approximately 794 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1956 Cadillac 6239D is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Cadillac 6239D. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.

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