1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2003 Lexus IS
To start off, 2003 Lexus IS 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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2003 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 818 kg more than 2003 Lexus IS. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lexus IS. (196 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 2003 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
| Model | 62 | IS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
