1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 39 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 694 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1998 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | 62 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 583 Nm | 468 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 57 L |