1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 19 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 246 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1048 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac 62 | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | 62 | 626 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2520 mm |