1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1975 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1975 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 16 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 267 more horse power than 1975 Daihatsu Consorte. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1975 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1548 kg more than 1975 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
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1959 Cadillac 62 | 1975 Daihatsu Consorte | |
Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
Model | 62 | Consorte |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 43 L |