1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 51 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 2 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (323 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 455 kg more than 1959 Cadillac 62.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | 62 | Express |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 2673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 117 L |
