1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 24 kg more than 2012 Land Rover LR4.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR4. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
Model | Fleetwood | LR4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 86 L |