1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1987 Toyota Century

To start off, 1987 Toyota Century is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 329 kg more than 1987 Toyota Century.

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 Sixty (582 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Century. (289 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Century.

Compare all specifications:

1962 Cadillac Sixty 1987 Toyota Century
Make Cadillac Toyota
Model Sixty Century
Year Released 1962 1987
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6388 cc 3995 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 153 HP
Torque 582 Nm 289 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2135 kg 1806 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2870 mm


 

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