1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 49 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, 2012 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 69 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.
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, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Sixty | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Sixty | Durango |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 93 L |
