1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1959 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 711 kg more than 1990 Alpine A 610.
1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1990 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1990 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine A 610 | 1959 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Alpine | Cadillac |
| Model | A 610 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
