1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 54 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, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 214 kg more than 2013 Audi A8.
Because 2013 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Cadillac 62. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 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) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A8. (445 Nm). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Audi |
| Model | 62 | A8 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 6299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5137 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2992 mm |
