1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 49 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 29 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | 62 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
