1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2012 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Equus is newer by 53 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, 2012 Hyundai Equus (429 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 519 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Equus.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Equus. (509 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Equus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2012 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
| Model | Fleetwood | Equus |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 5159 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 3045 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 77 L |
