1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2011 Toyota 4Runner

To start off, 2011 Toyota 4Runner 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 55 more horse power than 2011 Toyota 4Runner. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 222 kg more than 2011 Toyota 4Runner. 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota 4Runner. (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota 4Runner.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Cadillac 62 2011 Toyota 4Runner
Make Cadillac Toyota
Model 62 4Runner
Year Released 1959 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6381 cc 4000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 325 HP 270 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 583 Nm 376 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Vehicle Weight 2218 kg 1996 kg
Vehicle Length 5720 mm 4823 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1925 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1816 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2789 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 87 L


 

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