1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 1996 Venturi 400 is newer by 37 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, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1068 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400.
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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Venturi 400. (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Venturi 400. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1996 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1996 Venturi 400 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 | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Cadillac | Venturi |
Model | 62 | 400 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2500 mm |