1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 50 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 205 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 136 kg more than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender 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.
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1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
Model | Fleetwood | Defender |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |