1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 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 100 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Cadillac 62. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | 62 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 3431 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 226 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |