1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 53 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, 2012 Audi A5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2012 Audi A5.
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1959 Cadillac 62 | 2012 Audi A5 | |
Make | Cadillac | Audi |
Model | 62 | A5 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1852 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 67 L |