1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300 (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 170 kg more than 2013 Chrysler 300.
Because 2013 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chrysler 300. (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | 62 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 2048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
