1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, both 1959 Cadillac 62 and 1959 Alvis TD were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1959 Alvis TD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Cadillac | Alvis |
| Model | 62 | TD |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |
