1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 57 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (319 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac 6239D weights approximately 300 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. (377 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Cadillac 6239D | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | 6239D | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 319 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.5 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
