1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 33 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 252 kg more than 1959 Cadillac 62.
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, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac 62. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 62 | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 108 L |
