1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, both 1959 Cadillac 62 and 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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.
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.
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1959 Cadillac 62 | 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 62 | Phantom |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 6223 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 6210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3690 mm |