1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1993 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 34 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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1993 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1993 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1993 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1993 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1993 Morgan Plus 4 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 | 1993 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Morgan |
| Model | 62 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2500 mm |
