1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 30 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 228 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac 62 | 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | 62 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 3431 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 105 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |