1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord 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 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 511 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | 62 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4935 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
