1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 34 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 214 more horse power than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1537 kg more than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Fleetwood | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
