1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1959 Maserati 420
To start off, both 1959 Cadillac 62 and 1959 Maserati 420 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 Maserati 420 (405 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1959 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1959 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
| Model | 62 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 4190 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2410 mm |
