1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1984 Lamborghini LM
To start off, 1984 Lamborghini LM is newer by 25 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, 1984 Lamborghini LM (327 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 382 kg more than 1959 Cadillac 62. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Lamborghini LM is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Cadillac 62. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lamborghini LM will offer significantly more control. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lamborghini LM. (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lamborghini LM. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1984 Lamborghini LM has manual transmission. 1984 Lamborghini LM 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.
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1959 Cadillac 62 | 1984 Lamborghini LM | |
Make | Cadillac | Lamborghini |
Model | 62 | LM |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 4753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 69.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 2600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3010 mm |