1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1962 Cadillac 62 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 471 kg more than 1959 Rover P5. 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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Cadillac | Rover |
Model | 62 | P5 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 222 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |