1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1960 Land Rover 88 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (197 HP) has 130 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1960 Land Rover 88 has manual transmission. 1960 Land Rover 88 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | 62 | 88 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 67 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2240 mm |
