1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 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 257 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1218 kg more than 1978 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 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | 62 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| 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 | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2320 mm |
