1959 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1984 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 25 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 6,380 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Brougham (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Camaro. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 | 1984 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Brougham | Camaro |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6380 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2580 mm |