1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1962 Morris Minor is newer by 3 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 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1393 kg more than 1962 Morris Minor. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (67 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac 62 | 1962 Morris Minor | |
Make | Cadillac | Morris |
Model | 62 | Minor |
Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |