1959 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,380 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 456 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac DeVille | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | DeVille | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6380 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3250 mm |
