1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 52 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 35 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 61 kg more than 2011 Dodge Durango. 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | 62 | Durango |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 2157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 93 L |
