1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1999 Daewoo Prince
To start off, 1999 Daewoo Prince is newer by 40 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 217 more horse power than 1999 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1999 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 958 kg more than 1999 Daewoo Prince. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1999 Daewoo Prince has manual transmission. 1999 Daewoo Prince 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 | 1999 Daewoo Prince | |
Make | Cadillac | Daewoo |
Model | 62 | Prince |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4810 mm |