1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (465 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 238 kg more than 2012 Chrysler 300.
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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac 62. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | 62 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
