1959 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Brougham. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 625 kg more than 1966 Chevrolet Caprice.
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.
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1959 Cadillac Brougham | 1966 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Brougham | Caprice |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6380 cc | 6476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |