1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 56 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 538 kg more than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR4. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Cadillac 6239D | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | 6239D | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 86 L |
