1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 25 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 206 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (119 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1582 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Fleetwood | Corolla |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |