1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2001 Jaguar R Coupe
To start off, 2001 Jaguar R Coupe is newer by 42 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, 2001 Jaguar R Coupe (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar R Coupe should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 483 kg more than 2001 Jaguar R Coupe.
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) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar R Coupe. (525 Nm). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar R Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 2001 Jaguar R Coupe | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | 62 | R Coupe |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2900 mm |
