1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1971 Mazda 818 is newer by 12 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 245 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1408 kg more than 1971 Mazda 818. 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 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1971 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1971 Mazda 818 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 | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | 62 | 818 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2290 mm |