1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1982 Toyota Supra is newer by 23 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 916 kg more than 1982 Toyota Supra.
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) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Supra. (197 Nm). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Supra. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Supra 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 | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | 62 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2650 mm |
