1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1965 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1965 Steyr Haflinger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1965 Steyr Haflinger. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1972 kg more than 1965 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Steyr Haflinger 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 Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr Haflinger. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr Haflinger. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1965 Steyr Haflinger has manual transmission. 1965 Steyr Haflinger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1965 Steyr Haflinger | |
Make | Cadillac | Steyr |
Model | Fleetwood | Haflinger |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 2840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1360 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 1510 mm |