1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M 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 Infiniti M (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 337 kg more than 2013 Infiniti M.
Because 2013 Infiniti M 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 Infiniti M 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti M. (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac 62 | 2013 Infiniti M | |
Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
Model | 62 | M |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 24 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1515 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2900 mm |