1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder
To start off, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 968 kg more than 1999 Dodge Sidewinder.
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, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (720 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac 62. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | 62 | Sidewinder |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 631 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2850 mm |
