1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 490 kg more than 1959 Cadillac 62.

Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Cadillac 62. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Cadillac 62 2012 Land Rover Defender
Make Cadillac Land Rover
Model 62 Defender
Year Released 1959 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6381 cc 2402 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 325 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 583 Nm 360 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98.4 mm 94.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 17.5:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 2218 kg 2708 kg
Vehicle Length 5720 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 2030 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 75 L


 

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