1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2003 Infiniti M
To start off, 2003 Infiniti M is newer by 44 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, 2003 Infiniti M (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 471 kg more than 2003 Infiniti M.
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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Infiniti M. (451 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac 62 | 2003 Infiniti M | |
Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
Model | 62 | M |
Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1747 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |