1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester 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 155 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 694 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Cadillac 62. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac 62 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
Model | 62 | Forester |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |