1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 31 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 157 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 802 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Fleetwood | Caprice |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 5001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 5440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |