1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 29 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 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1988 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1988 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 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | 62 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 50 L |
