1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1968 Holden Brougham
To start off, 1968 Holden Brougham is newer by 9 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 143 more horse power than 1968 Holden Brougham. (182 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Brougham.
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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Brougham. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac 62 | 1968 Holden Brougham | |
Make | Cadillac | Holden |
Model | 62 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2830 mm |