1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 345 kg more than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (441 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Sixty | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Sixty | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
