1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1959 Saab 95
To start off, both 1959 Cadillac 62 and 1959 Saab 95 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 287 more horse power than 1959 Saab 95. (38 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1959 Saab 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1959 Saab 95. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Cadillac 62 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Cadillac 62. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Saab 95, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Saab 95. (84 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Saab 95. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1959 Saab 95 has manual transmission. 1959 Saab 95 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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1959 Cadillac 62 | 1959 Saab 95 | |
Make | Cadillac | Saab |
Model | 62 | 95 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 841 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 888 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |