1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1959 Peugeot 403

To start off, both 1959 Cadillac 62 and 1959 Peugeot 403 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 403. (56 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1183 kg more than 1959 Peugeot 403. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1959 Peugeot 403 has manual transmission. 1959 Peugeot 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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