1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2007 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2007 Saturn Sky is newer by 48 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 148 more horse power than 2007 Saturn Sky. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2007 Saturn Sky.
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 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn Sky. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn Sky. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 2007 Saturn Sky has manual transmission. 2007 Saturn Sky 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 | 2007 Saturn Sky | |
| Make | Cadillac | Saturn |
| Model | 62 | Sky |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2420 mm |
